Insurance Law

Our Madison Marcus team of lawyers has extensive experience in life and general insurance, and we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation. We have a deep understanding of the insurance regulatory environments and are experienced in working with a wide range of insurers, including domestic and international insurers, brokers and advisers. We are experienced in dealing with all stakeholders, including risk and compliance, product, underwriting, claims, complaints and in-house legal teams.

OUR INSURANCE LAW DIVISION CAN ASSIST ON THE FOLLOWING:

  • Assisting Stakeholders with Projects

  • Advising on Regulatory Obligations & Compliance Frameworks, including Drafting of Compliance Policies

  • Assisting with Reporting & Communications with Regulators

  • Advising on the Interpretation of Insurance Contracts

  • Drafting Insurance Contracts & Commercial Agreements

  • Reviewing & Drafting Customer Correspondence

  • Assisting & Handling Insurance Claims, including Complex & High-Value Claims

  • Dispute Resolution, including the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), Mediation, & Litigation

  • Assisting with Remediations

Insurance TYPES

Our team has extensive experience working at life insurers handling all legal areas of the business, including managing stakeholders, advising on governance and regulatory compliance, drafting contracts and PDSs, managing complaints and claims, advising on distribution, and handling disputes and litigation. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest legal representation in all life insurance matters.

Our team has extensive experience advising on drafting and interpreting insurance contracts, handling insurance claims, negotiating with insurers, and litigating insurance disputes in court and arbitration. We have a deep understanding of the insurance regulatory environment and are experienced in working with a wide range of insurers, including domestic and international insurers. We handled all legal areas of the business, including contract drafting, managing claims, governance, regulatory compliance and advising on distribution.

We act as strong advocates for our clients throughout all stages of the claims process. Our skilled team provides bespoke guidance and support, protecting our client’s rights and interests. We meticulously review insurance policies, interpret complex terms and conditions, and navigate the intricate landscape of regulatory requirements. By leveraging our expertise, we help clients understand their position and make strategic decisions.

We have 15 years of experience acting for clients involved in dispute resolution, both internal dispute resolution (IDR) and external dispute resolution (EDR), including through the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and litigation. Our focus is on insurance, advisers and brokers, and wealth management.

PROUD SPONSOR OF ALUCA

Madison Marcus is proud to be a sponsor of the Australasian Life Underwriting and Claims Association (ALUCA). Madison Marcus is proud to support the Australasian Life Underwriting and Claims Association (ALUCA). Our affiliation ensures ALUCA continues to raise the industry’s professional standards while keeping us at the forefront of industry developments and ensuring our clients benefit from the latest insights and best practices in insurance law.

For all enquiries in relation to Financial Services and Compliance, or for a free 15-minute consultation, please contact our expert team today via the form on this page.

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